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New to Metal Clay? Read all about it here here.
Our Team
Established in February 1997, Art Clay Scotland are Scotland's original training provider in Metal Clay. We have introduced literally hundreds of happy students to the wonders of this remarkable product. Art Clay Silver consists of pure silver particles, a binding agent and water. During firing the binder burns away and the pure silver particles solidify leaving you with pure silver!! The resulting pure silver piece can be hallmarked 999 by an Assay Office. We teach courses in a variety of Metal Clays, mostly Art Clay Silver and Art Clay Copper, and occasionally in BronzCLay. The arrival of Sterling, Copper and Bronze Clays means that Art Clay Silver is frequently referred to as Precious Metal Clay, as once fired it results in precious metal. However it is not to be confused with PMC which is a different brand of Clay. You can read more about Art Clay Silver or Metal Clay on Wikipedia here.
Why Choose Us?
Our Metal Clay courses are led by multiple Award Winning Artist Emma Baird MA. Hons. She is a senior Art Clay Instructor, PMC Certified, and is the only training provider of the Art Clay Certification program in Scotland. Emma's work has been recognised internationally and she is a featured artist on the prestigious Metal Clay Guru web site. Emma has worked on the Committee of the UK Art Clay Guild, both as Chairman and Newsletter Editor. Her work is a regular feature in the national UK Magazines such as Bead and Making Jewellery, with over 30 publications so far. Her work features in several notable publications including The Art of Metal Clay by Sherri Haab's and 30 Minute Rings by Lark. She was placed First in the Metal Clay Category of the British Bead Awards in 2010, and is currently the ONLY UK finalist in the prestigious Saul Bell awards, with her beautiful Rubens Pin. Take a look at Emma's Gallery here.
We offer a wide variety of Silver Clay courses, as well as occasional Copper & Bronze Clay Courses. We have recently reintroduced our popular half day beginners course, which are booking up in record time. These courses are ideal for the complete beginner. In addition there are regular project based classes where you'll learn a new technique whilst making a popular set project. All of the design examples for all of these classes are available for you to view in our Gallery Area which fronts our studio. Please feel free to pop in and say hello and view them.
Guest Artists
We regularly run Master Classes with Guest Artists at the top of the field. We have run classes with Sherri Haab, Robert Dancik, Hattie Sanderson and Gordon Uyehara. In August last year we brought Holly Gage to Edinburgh for two fantastic workshops!!
The Important Bits
Below you will find our current session of classes. If you have no experience with Metal Clay at all then we recommend you first attend our Magic of Art Clay Class, this will give you experience to attend our other classes. With the exception of our beginners classes, our full day Classes are aimed at those who already have experience of working with Metal Clay. In project based classes we may not have time to cover the basics of making rings or lentil beads for example. The Level I & II Certificates assume a significant amount of experience.
Our courses are held at Art Clay Scotland at 120 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh. Please check the times for any course you are interested in and be sure to arrive in plenty of time to allow you to get settled.
Our class fee's include clay, a loan of tools and your tuition. For our copper clay course you have the option of bringing along your own silver clay, to use with your copper piece - or of course, you can buy some on the day. To book call us on 0131 228 5058. Please read our Terms and Conditions.
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The Magic of Art Clay
£60.00
Saturday 4th February 10 am - 1pm
Saturday 4th February 2pm - 5pm *sorry Full*
Saturday 25th February 2pm - 5pm
Sunday 4th March 10pm-1pm
Saturday 10th March 2pm-5pm
Saturday 17th March 2pm-5pm
This 3hr workshop is perfect for those who want to learn the basics of using Art Clay Silver. Aimed at those who have no experience working with metal clay, our Instructor will take you through all the basic techniques including: handling the clay, shaping and forming it, pre-finishing, firing times and temperature, finishing and polishing. There is no set project in this class but there are a wide variety of of design examples to inspire you. Typically students make a pendant and charms for earrings but Its totally up to you! Price Includes Tuition, 10g of Art Clay and a Loan of Tools. |
Weekend Day Classes
Sparkle Ring : Saturday 21st January *SORRY FULL*
£65.00
12:00am-4:00pm
In this class you will make a beautiful ring embellished with fine silver detail and a gorgeous sparkling gem stone, just like the rings in the picture. This is one of our most popular classes, this pretty ring is truly irresistible and really sparkles when worn. This class covers all the basics about sizing, forming and joining a ring shank. After drying and refining the ring in clay state you will prepare the ring for the gem stone, embellish with the syringe, set the gem stone and accent, if you wish, with fine silver balls. Our Instructor will teach you some handy tips which will make ring making with Art Clay Silver easier than you ever thought possible. With an dazzling array of colourful gem stones available its hard to resist making one to match every outfit! You will leave this class with a finished, beautifully sparkling, gemstone ring. (Please note that we recommend that you are confident using Silver Clay before attending this class) Price Includes Tuition, 10g of Art Clay, Sparkling CZ gemstone, use of Syringe, paste, fine silver balls and a Loan of Tools. |
Copper Clay
Sunday 29th January
11am-5pm £120
Explore the creative freedom that comes with playing with 50g of Art Clay Copper!! Use it to make a large statement piece or several smaller pieces, or even learn how to make a chain, in this class the choice is yours. Through out the day you will learn the differences, and similarities of copper and Silver clay. You will learn how to handle it, dry it in preparation for finishing, and the various ways to fire it. Various ways to finish the fired copper will also be covered. Combining Copper with Silver clay will also be discussed and students are welcome to bring their own silver clay along on the day - or buy some from us, should you wish to accent your copper with silver. The course fee includes 50g of Art Clay Copper, tuition and a loan of tools.
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Keum Boo
Sunday 5th February
11am-5pm £130
Gold is currently at record high prices, but getting that luxurious feel in you jewelery need not cost the earth! This course will teach you the technique of Keum Boo - the Korean method of bonding 24k gold to silver. Ideal shapes and textures will be covered and you will make your own design (dont worry - there will be plenty of examples to inspire you), which you adhere gold to later on in the day. This is a fantastic course for those with some experience in Metal Clay who are looking to take their work to the next level. The course fee includes 20g of Art Clay Silver, tuition and a loan of tools.
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Water Etching
Saturday 11th February
11am-5pm £120
Water Etching is a versatile technique that can be used to create many effects. Resists have been used by potters for years, but also work wonderfully with Metal Clay. In this course you will use a paint brush to transfer your design onto your dry clay piece. The areas that are painted with the resist will remain high - and the exposed areas will be "etched" away with water. Beautiful subtle textures can be acheived that are perfect for Keum-Boo, enamel, resin or other media! A fantastic skill to add to your tool box!! This is a fantastic course for those with some experience in Metal Clay who are looking to take their work to the next level. The course fee includes 20g of Art Clay Silver, 24K Gold Foil, tuition and a loan of tools.
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Trillion Ring
Saturday 18th February
£120 *Sorry Full*
An advanced class for those who are confident working with metal clay. Make one of Emma's stunning Trillion Gemstone Rings. This shape of stone - called a "trillion" - is Emma's favorite shape, and she shares her secrets in this class. This will allow you to set large CZ's stones with confidence, without waste and without creating bulk! A new and very popular course so don't delay if you would like a space! The course fee includes approx 10g of Art Clay Silver, 1 large Trillion Gemstone, tuition and a loan of tools.
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Textured Ring : Sunday 4th March
£60.00
2pm-5pm
In this class you will make a beautiful, textured, fine silver ring. You'll learn all about the shrinkage of silver clay, and how to account for this when sizing, forming and joining a ring shank. Our Instructor will teach you some handy tips which will make ring making with Art Clay Silver easier than you ever thought possible. With an incredible variery of textures available it's hard to resist making a ring to match every occasion!!(Please note that we recommend that you are confident using Silver Clay before attending this class) Price Includes Tuition, 10g of Art Clay, and a Loan of Tools. |
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Sparkle Ring : Sunday 25th March
£65.00
12:00 - 4:00
In this class you will make a beautiful ring embellished with fine silver detail and a gorgeous sparkling gem stone, just like the rings in the picture. This is one of our most popular classes, this pretty ring is truly irresistible and really sparkles when worn. This class covers all the basics about sizing, forming and joining a ring shank. After drying and refining the ring in clay state you will prepare the ring for the gem stone, embellish with the syringe, set the gem stone and accent, if you wish, with fine silver balls. Our Instructor will teach you some handy tips which will make ring making with Art Clay Silver easier than you ever thought possible. With an dazzling array of colourful gem stones available its hard to resist making one to match every outfit! You will leave this class with a finished, beautifully sparkling, gemstone ring. (Please note that we recommend that you are confident using Silver Clay before attending this class) Price Includes Tuition, 10g of Art Clay, Sparkling CZ gemstone, use of Syringe, paste, fine silver balls and a Loan of Tools. |
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Level 1 & Level 2 Certificates
Art Clay Scotland run the world recognised Art Clay Silver Certification Courses. These have been carefully planned to guide the student through the techniques for designing and producing consistently quality work. Once a student has been awarded the Art Clay Level 1 Certificate they can go on to teach their own beginners classes in Art Clay Silver. If the student goes on to achieve the prestigious Senior Certificate, they can, if they wish, teach the Certification Program them selves. Holders of the Level 1 and Senior Certificate are entitled to a significant discount on Art Clay Silver Clays purchased from us. These courses are intense and are graded. We recommend that have a significant amount of experience with Art Clay Silver before considering taking the course. Spaces are limited to ensure students feel relaxed and get plenty of one to one attention from our Instructor. If you are interested in one of these courses we strongly recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment. To book call us on 0131 228 5058. Please read our Terms and Conditions.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the courses, and for lunch you are welcome to bring a cold packed lunch or you can stretch your legs and visit one of the tempting eateries in Bruntsfield.
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Level 1 - The Level 1 Instructor Certification course takes place over 3 days and is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of Art Clay. This is an intense course following a curriculum of 7 set projects, which have been chosen to cover all the basic techniques including ring making, using the syringe for delicate open filigree work and mirror finishing.
Once you have successfully completed the projects you will receive your Certificate from Art Clay World UK. This allows you to teach introductory Art Clay Silver Classes with the support of the Guild as well as enjoy a 10% discount on any Art Clay Silver from us.
Please note that to be able to complete this course successfully you must have a good deal of experience working with the clay. The more you have worked with metal clay the easier you will find it to reach the high standards required. Attending an Introductory Course is generally not sufficient. If you are in any doubt about your suitability then please feel free to contact us.
The course cost includes all the Art Clay Silver for your projects, pure silver findings, stones, a tool kit for you to keep and the Art Clay Silver basics Book. Please note: Metal Clay Experience is ESSENTIAL.
Dates can be arranged to suit. Price £495 10:00 am - 5:30 pm with a break for Lunch |
Level 2 - The second Certification course is for you if you are looking for a very in depth knowledge of working with Metal Clay. Level 2 runs over four days and it builds on all the knowledge you gained during your Level 1. At this level advanced techniques are covered such as using gold foil, glass fusing and bezel setting of natural stones. To successfully complete your Level 2 Certification you will need to submit 3 additional pieces to the Art Clay World Uk for examination.
Once you have successfully completed this Certificate you will be entitled to a 20% on Art Clay Silver purchased from us.
The cost of course the includes all the Art Clay Silver for your projects, stones, glass, and a small toolkit for you to keep.
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Welcome to our news!
Here you will find up to date news of whats going on at here The Little Bead Shop & Art Clay Scotland. Simply hold your cursor over the scrolling text to slow it down.
Bye Bye Beads
To compliment Art Clay Scotland we are opening a Gallery in our beautiful shop to show case the work of Metal Clay Artists around the world. To make way for this change we are selling off all of our beads at a whopping 40% off. You can still buy them for a few more weeks and then we will no longer be selling beads. We would like to say a massive THANK YOU to all the beaders who have visited us and supported us for the last five years.
Art Clay Scotland Jewellery Studio Launch
The launch date of the "ACS Jewellery Studio" is on Saturday the 25th of February. We are a teaching studio focusing on courses in Metal Clay & Silversmithing, a Retail Jewellery Gallery showcasing the work of Metal Clay Artists & offer bench hire to jewellers. Please join us on the 25th between 6pm & 9pm for a glass of fizz as we celebrate our re-launch AND 5th Birthday Party. Art Clay Scotland has grown up!
Metal Clay Courses now ONLINE
Our website has now been updated with the details of our new classes Metal Clay Classes for March. To view them please click here, To book simply call us on 0131 2280 5058.
Emma A finalist of the Saul Bell Awards
Once again we are literally bursting with pride. Our Metal Clay Artist and Instructor has made it into the finals of the incredibly prestigious Saul Bell Awards. Not only is she the only finalist from the UK in the Metal Clay Category, she is the ONLY UK FINALIST in the entire competition. A huge achievement and we wish her all the luck in the next stage of judging.
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